Prestec appointed main contractor for a project at Kingston Wharf, East Cowes, Isle of Wight.

In March 2014, Prestec were appointed main contractor for the project, which is the repair and strengthening of the wharf structure to three landing bays.

Works include a sub-level scaffold suspended from the deck, hydro-demolition of the decayed columns and beams, sacrificial anode installation, sprayed concrete overlay, removal and replacement of corroded steel fenders and sheet pile repairs.

Our teams are having to work on a rota basis in line with the tides, working night and day to maintain the programme of 25 weeks with completion at the end of July 2014.

We are working in partnership with the client to maintain an effective budget, value engineering variations, thus reducing spend.